is it illegal to drive slow?

Answer 1

In GB, motor ways have a 30mph lower speed limit, and anything traveling slower than 40mph must have a flashing orange beacon or strobe atop.

Other than this, you should never drive so slow that you become a danger to other road users. This can be a long and lively debate to have, but the police prefer you to have it in court. Again, flashing orange beacons or strobes will cut you a lot of slack with other road users.

Answer 2

Yes. On interstates, you must stay above 40 mph if the speed limit is 55 - and above 45 mph if the posted speed limit is 65. Below this, and you must use your hazard lights - and have a good reason for going so slow. Trucks often have to follow this rule, but they're not trying to go slow - it's just that the trucks can't always keep to the speed limit. Car drivers had better have a good reason, or be ticketed for obstructing the flow of traffic (of course, high winds and a heavy trailer would be considered a good reason, even if you are towing it with a car.) You must also ALWAYS be in the far right lane. Doing 50 in the left lane of a freeway (or even in the middle lane) is an invitation for a ticket at the very least. Also, it is the police's job to slow people down, no one else's - so don't try to stop people from passing just because they shouldn't be going that fast. Call the police instead - and let them look after it.

Going too slow is dangerous. It promotes road rage, and causes accidents, as other vehicles are expecting you to be at least close to the posted limit. They may not realise how quickly they are closing in on you until too late - and saying "I have the right to do so" is small consolation if you're in the hospital.

Answer 3

Yes. Interstates, and some other roads, have minimum speed limits, sometimes posted. It is illegal for a reason- it's dangerous. If you're poking along at 45 on an interstate where everyone else is going 70, you're likely to get hit. It's hard to judge the speed of a vehicle in front of you until you are close to it. If there is a big difference in your speeds, it may be too late to avoid a collision by the time you realize it. Even if the other vehicles are able to get around you, it causes a bottle-neck situation. People who are afraid to drive fast, or have cars that won't go fast should not drive on the interstate, and should probably avoid some highways too.

Answer 4

It's illegal to drive "too slow" ie.15 mph in a 30 mph zone or say, 35 or 40 in a 60 mph zone...... well below the posted limit, especially when you hold up traffic behind you

Answer 5

Yes it is, especially if you are impeding the flow of traffic because that is just as unsafe and can cause accidents. Usually you are fine unless you get several cars behind you that can't pass (most states require to pull over if you impede the flow of 4 cars or more) as a general rule you should never drive 10 miles under the speed limit. In most places you can get a ticket. Unless weather causes unsafe driving conditions. In the case of ice, snow, pouring rain, fog, or limited visablity then obviously you are advised to drive slowly.

Answer 6

I don't know if it's exactly illegal, however I know that you can be pulled over for it. It can be just as dangerous to drive so slow as it is to drive fast. I've been in the car with someone who drove seriously about 35 or 40 miles an hour on the freeway. That's seriously dangerous. If it's not illegal, it defenitly should be.

Answer 7

Yes in some states it is illegal to drive a certain amout of speed a certain number of MPH under the posted limit without flashers/hazzard lights on. You will get a ticket in some cases, but it is not always enforced on a regular basis.

Answer 8

Not only illegal but ill-mannered and dangerous.
Proper lane for dogging-it or park it. Police get hurt feelings by slow pokes in traffic. It invites suspicion and roadside sobriety checks.

Answer 9

Yes, It's called Impeding Traffic.

Answer 10

The law says you cant impede the flow of traffic this can cause accidents. If your nervous find a good instructor take afew lessons i had anumber of students do this you will learn some good tips good luck never stop learning..